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The Jackbox Megapicker

75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
stability, monetization
75% User Score Based on 778 reviews

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About

"The Jackbox Megapicker" is a convenient tool for Jackbox game enthusiasts, allowing users to organize, purchase, and launch all of their Jackbox games in one place. It provides an overview of owned games, highlights missing titles, and offers news updates and sales information. Users can filter games by genre, create an account for personalized preferences, and track game history.

The Jackbox Megapicker screenshot
The Jackbox Megapicker screenshot
The Jackbox Megapicker screenshot
The Jackbox Megapicker screenshot
The Jackbox Megapicker screenshot

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 778 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability22 negative mentions

  • The Jackbox Megapicker makes it incredibly easy to choose and launch games from multiple party packs, streamlining game nights.
  • The user interface is visually appealing and allows for easy filtering and organization of games, making it user-friendly.
  • It's a great tool for those who own multiple Jackbox packs, as it eliminates the hassle of switching between different packs to find specific games.
  • The lack of controller support and issues with windowed mode make it difficult to use on devices like the Steam Deck, which is a major drawback.
  • Many users report bugs and performance issues, including the application not launching properly or crashing, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The Megapicker does not integrate well with Discord streaming, requiring users to switch streams for each game, which complicates online play.
  • stability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the software is currently a major concern, with users reporting frequent freezes, stuttering when switching games, and overall buggy performance that renders it inoperable at times. Many have noted that it struggles to open and often fails to redirect properly after closing games, leading to frustration. While some acknowledge its potential usefulness, the consensus is that it remains a very unstable beta product.

    • “I successfully used it a few times and it would stutter when switching games/packs, and now it just immediately freezes when I try to open it, so I can't use it at all.”
    • “Currently a buggy inoperable mess.”
    • “The app is also buggy as hell and sometimes doesn't open.”
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game launcher has drawn significant criticism for its intrusive adult advertisements that dominate the screen upon launch, raising concerns about appropriateness for users, especially those with children. Reviewers express frustration over the lack of functionality compared to third-party solutions and the forced nature of the ads, which detracts from the overall user experience.

    • “I hope you like adult game ads that take up most of the screen, because that's unfortunately what you get when you first launch into the megapicker.”
    • “You have to be kidding me that you are going to put an adult advertisement on a launcher for games that people might be playing with kids....”
    • “Would be great if you didn't force advertisements as the default page (just allow me to start on the library page).”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and fun, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users express a desire for a less graphics-intensive version due to performance issues, indicating that the graphical quality can be inconsistent.

    • “Fun gameplay and charming graphics!”
    • “Would love some way to switch to a less graphics intensive version.”
    • “It's amazing as a concept, but as reported by many people, it doesn't always show up graphically.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for being fun and engaging, complemented by charming graphics, making it one of the best experiences users have encountered in software.

    • “Fun gameplay and charming graphics!”
    • “This is the best gameplay in a software I have ever seen.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of loading packs in and out, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The process of loading the packs in and out is incredibly tedious.”
    • “The constant back and forth of loading packs becomes a chore.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that launching the game from the megapicker results in lower FPS performance compared to launching the packs directly. This issue appears to affect overall gameplay experience negatively.

    • “Lower FPS performance when launched from the megapicker than if you launched the packs themselves.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the music in the game to be impressive, but suggest incorporating tracks from the original "You Don't Know Jack" games and adding a background soundtrack for a more immersive experience.

    • “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic, enhancing the overall experience and keeping me engaged.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
    • “The original 'You Don't Know Jack' games had such iconic music, and I would love to see that incorporated into this version.”

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